Group Sustainability Intern

Generali Italia SpA; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Generali Italia SpA is seeking a proactive intern to join the Sustainable Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement team. The role focuses on research, analysis, and knowledge-building related to sustainability, risk, and innovation within insurance and investments.

You will develop internal insights, technical content, and analytical materials to support strategic decisions. You will contribute to toolkits, conduct market and regulatory benchmarking, and help prepare materials for senior management

Qualifications

• University student or recent graduate in a related field.
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate and risk analytics.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with qualitative and quantitative data.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; familiarity with datasets or dashboards is a plus.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear insights for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word for professional presentations and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Curious, proactive, and detail-oriented with a structured mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support research, analysis, and knowledge-building on sustainability topics.
• Contribute to internal toolkits, briefings, and learning materials.
• Conduct benchmarking and quantitative analysis of market trends and regulatory developments.
• Prepare presentations and briefing notes for internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Assist in organizing workshops and knowledge sharing across groups.

Skills

Data analysis

Research

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Education

Economics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Data Analytics, Public Policy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Within the Group Chief Sustainability Officer function, we are looking for a proactive and motivated intern to join the Sustainable Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement team.

The intern will support research, analysis, and knowledge-building activities on key sustainability, risk, and innovation topics relevant to the insurance and investment business. The role will contribute to the development of internal insights, technical content, and analytical materials to support strategic decision-making across the Group.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Support knowledge and capability-building initiatives, contributing to internal toolkits, briefings, and learning materials
• Conduct research and analysis on sustainability and risk-related topics, including:
  • Electric mobility and the energy transition
  • Natural catastrophe risk, climate hazards, and resilience
  • Demographic trends and societal risks
  • Climate transition and physical risks relevant to insurance and investments
• Perform benchmarking and quantitative analysis of market trends, peers, and regulatory developments
• Prepare presentations, briefing notes, and analytical materials for internal stakeholders and senior management
• Support collaboration and knowledge sharing across Group functions, country teams, and technical experts
• Assist in organizing and documenting workshops, working sessions, and technical meetings

Requirements

• University student or recent graduate in Economics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or a related field
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate and risk analytics, and the role of insurance in addressing environmental and societal challenges
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to work with both qualitative and quantitative information
• Strong data analysis capabilities; advanced knowledge of Excel is required. Familiarity with datasets, dashboards, or analytical tools is a plus
• Ability to synthesize complex topics and translate technical information into clear, actionable insights for different audiences
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word, with the ability to create professional presentations and reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Curious, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a structured and problem-solving mindset

Preferred qualifications

Demonstrated interest or academic exposure to one or more of the following areas:

• Climate and natural catastrophe risk
• Energy transition and electric mobility
• Demographic change and societal risk trends
• Sustainability, innovation, and risk management in insurance or financial services

A genuine interest in the intersection of sustainability, risk, underwriting, investments, and business strategy will be considered a strong advantage.

Company Profile

Generali Group Head Office is the guidelining unit of the Generali Group, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, Generali is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 82.5 billion in 2023. With around 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.

Stage

Sustainable Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement